Environmental Service Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Biloxi, MS is seeking a janitorial/custodial worker to perform routine cleaning duties in a VA Medical Center. Work is conducted under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor and designee.

Duties include cleaning by hand and using light to heavy-powered equipment as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment. Applicants should demonstrate experience or training relevant to the responsibilities; selection follows OPM Federal Wage System

Qualifications

• Experience: No specific length required; must show training or experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial and custodial services under supervision.
• Work is performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered cleaning equipment.

Job description

This position is located withing the Environmental Management Services Divisions of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervisions of Housekeeping Supervisor and designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services. Work is regularly performed by hand and light and heavy-powered cleaning equipment.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Work Practices
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.